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Boston Police Arrest Hyde Park Man on Gun Charges After Mattapan ShotSpotter Activation
Gunfire in Mattapan last night led to the arrest of a Hyde Park man on firearms charges after ShotSpotter technology alerted officers to the sound of gunfire. According to Boston Police, at around 9:18 PM, officers from District B-3 arrived at 33 Edgewater Drive to investigate a Shot Spotter activation that reported four rounds fired.
Boston Commuters Face Delays After Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-90 West near Ted Williams Tunnel
Commuters in Boston faced significant delays this morning following a multi-vehicle accident on I-90 Westbound at the Ted Williams Tunnel. The crash, which involved several vehicles, resulted in the closure of the left lane and warnings of expected delays as emergency services responded to the incident. According to a post...
South Boston Woman Launches Clothing Line For People With Sensory Issues
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A South Boston native recently launched a clothing line with products made for people with sensory issues. Erin Sawyer has a sensory processing disorder, she has “always struggled with textures [like] rough sequin or denim," she said. She wasn’t able to find clothes that...
After rape charge acquittal, will Boston-area officer return to the force?
A Watertown police officer charged with sexually assaulting a woman three years ago was acquitted by a jury last week, prosecutors confirmed. But Officer Kevin Rooney, who remains suspended from duty, still has an uncertain future with the city police department. “He’s on administrative leave until we can complete our...
Boston Braces for Thunderstorms and Showers as Temperatures Set to Dip
The weather in Boston is about to take a turn with a multi-day rain event that promises to bring showers, thunderstorms, and a potential decline in temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, the city will see partly sunny skies this afternoon with highs near 70, but conditions will quickly shift as a storm system moves in. Commuters should prepare to navigate inclement weather, as thunderstorms are likely today, with an 80% chance of precipitation.
America's New Highest-Paid Mayor Could Come From Boston Suburb
The highest-paid mayor in the U.S. could soon come from a coastal New England town best known for its naval warship museum and ties to two U.S. presidents. Quincy, a Boston suburb with a population of about 100,000, is preparing to sign off on a recommended 87% to 133% pay increase for its long-serving mayor, Thomas Koch.
Update: Quarter-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in 3 Massachusetts counties Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 3 p.m. for Bristol, Norfolk and Worcester counties. The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch). "At 2:13 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Woonsocket to near Canterbury,...
Woman allegedly drives into Coast Guard base, Fenway Park before being stopped by forklift
Before being stopped, police responded to several calls about the woman who allegedly hit numerous cars, ran over someone's foot, and evaded police Monday morning. A woman has been placed in a psychiatric hold at a hospital after reportedly causing chaos on roads in Boston and Revere Monday morning. In...
Police Log 5/8/24
Daily Item StaffAll address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Arrest Samedi Tran, 51, was arrested on the charge of trespassing […] The post Police Log 5/8/24 appeared first on Itemlive.
Main Street closed after car crashes into pole in Reading
READING — A serious car accident involving a vehicle that struck a utility pole has led to the closure of the southbound lane of Main Street at the intersection of Lafayette Road, according to the Reading Police Department. The crash occurred earlier today, prompting authorities to redirect traffic down...
Boston police oversight office gets new director. Here's what we know.
A former state legislator and prosecutor will lead Boston’s independent police watchdog office where he will work to improve transparency and accountability of the state’s largest municipal police force, Mayor Michelle Wu’s office said this week. Evandro Carvalho will lead the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency,...
Flea market season is starting. Here are 8 New England markets deal lovers should go to.
There is something unique about attending summer flea markets, even for hardened bargained hunters. Drifting from tables to tents in the sun, either wondering if you should make that impulse purchase or how anyone could charge money for this. Massachusetts has a variety of places for bargain hunting, appraisals and haggling, including Brimfield...
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